Deputy Director for Center Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation

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Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 266144

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Feb 9, 2026

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we value the power of individual identity, lived experiences, and the unique contributions each person brings. As the Deputy Director for the Center for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT Center), you will join a team dedicated to advancing racial justice, collective healing, and narrative change across Duke University, the Durham community, and beyond.

Be Bold.

This is an opportunity to shape transformative programs, drive strategic racial equity initiatives, and support community healing  this leadership role, you’ll partner with campus stakeholders, community organizations, and national networks to foster empathy, equity, and unity.

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of TRHT Center programs.
• Plan and manage logistics for events, retreats, and community dialogues.
• Lead regular assessment of program outcomes and implement data-informed improvements.

• Design, implement, and lead training initiatives on Rx Racial Healing and related topics.
• Create and deliver workshops, healing circles, seminars, and dialogues.
• Build relationships with external facilitators and subject‑matter experts.
• Develop and support a trainers’ network/community of practice.

• Enhance awareness and participation in TRHT initiatives across Duke.
• Serve as a liaison with local, regional, and national organizations.
• Maintain relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and external partners.

• Collaborate with the Director and stakeholders on long‑term TRHT strategy.
• Identify new programming and partnership opportunities.
• Integrate emerging racial justice and healing trends.

• Support budget management for TRHT programs.
• Track program milestones, deliverables, and documentation.
• Assist with grants, funding applications, and reporting.
• Contribute to writing and editing materials including articles, monographs, newsletters, and web content.

• Supervise and mentor students, interns, and volunteers.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for student and volunteer roles.
• Provide leadership skill development and mentoring.

• Travel as needed to represent TRHT in meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in fields such as Social Justice, Racial/Ethnic Studies, or Community Engagement.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, training, or racial justice work.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Knowledge of racial justice, community organizing, and social change practices.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Experience supervising students, interns, or volunteers.
• Familiarity with academic environments.
• Experience in program assessment and data‑informed decision‑making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong professional network in racial justice and healing spaces.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence.
• Grant writing or…